Job Description

St Margaret's College offers a unique education for girls from Year 0 through to Year 13, both boarding and day girls. We offer students a dual academic pathway with NCEA and the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a strong emphasis on wellbeing and pastoral care as well as academic success. With a commitment to holistic education, balancing academic excellence with a multitude of co-curricular opportunities, St Margaret’s College encourages students and staff to discover their passions and be the very best they can be.

The Role
We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Performing Arts Teacher, who is a dance and drama specialist.  Experience in Music would be an advantage. The teacher needs to meet and extend the needs of their learners through strong pedagogical practice including digital technology, blended learning, and differentiation.  This role would suit a beginning teacher.

Applicants must be able to start on 25 January 2027 and have knowledge of and experience with the New Zealand Curriculum. They must commit to the vision and values of the College and demonstrate a commitment to be part of a well-resourced and supportive environment with motivated students who are keen to learn.

A Position Description is available on our website: https://stmargarets.school.nz/explore-our-college/meet-our-people/work-at-smc/

To apply, please send your CV and application letter by email to Amanda Woods, Head of English faculty at recruitment@stmargarets.school.nz

Applications close on Monday 12 October 2026 at midnight.

Applicants must be able to start on 25 January 2027 and have knowledge of and experience with the New Zealand Curriculum. They must commit to the vision and values of the College and demonstrate a commitment to be part of a well-resourced and supportive environment with motivated students who are keen to learn.  

Job Details

Job Location

12 Winchester Street, Merivale

Job Classification

Subject Teacher

Job Status

Part-Time

Contractual Status

Fixed Term

Start Date
24
January
2027
Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required

1 – 2 Years

Certifications Required

Valid NZ Teacher Registration

About the School

Canterbury
Year 1 to 13
Anglican
Girls

St Margaret's College

12 Winchester Street, Merivale, Christchurch 8014

Principal:

Diana Patchett

Email:

admin@stmargarets.school.nz

Phone:

03 379 2000

School roll:

874

Established

1910

How to Apply

Application Instructions

To apply, please send your CV and application letter by email to Amanda Woods, Head of Performing Arts faculty at recruitment@stmargarets.school.nz A Position Description is available on our website: https://stmargarets.school.nz/explore-our-college/meet-our-people/work-at-smc/

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Closing Date
11
October
2026